Does anyone recommend the Nikon Monarch Model 7576 or the Bushnell Legend 10x42? Would use for viewing wildlife at a distance and birding?
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We have the Monarch and are very happy with it for birding. Are just a tad heavier than we'd like but a good binoc for the $
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No idea about the Bushnell Legend but the Nikon Monarch are fantastic value for money if you don't want to spend a fortune. I use them on safaris and am never disappointed.
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The Monarch 8x42 is fantastic. You can focus on birds a few feet away or way out in the woods.
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My wife owns an 18x50IS and a 10x42LIS. I own a 15x50IS. Never any issues. Have never dropped them. Knock on wood. We use lithium primaries only. The spotting scope gathers dust since we bought the 15 and 18 power binoculars. The 10's are MUCH brighter (4.2 exit pupil) and have a good field of view. The image stabilization is really worth it.
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I bought this scope for basic birdwatching, and hunting use. Landscape features a few miles away? I wouldn't expect much from it. I would go for something higher power than 16x for that. An inexpensive spotting scope? I'd look into this: Enjoydeal Multifunctional High Power MONO Multi-Coated 15-50X21 Single-tube Telescope MonocularTelescope Black
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I have this tripod but do not use it for bird watching. Take a look at the Canon image stabilized binoculars. Mine is the 8 x 32 and steady as a rock bird watching which means I can follow the birds when they move around. IS makes a big difference in binoculars just as it does in camera lens. The 8 x 32 is a good balance between price and weight for carrying around all day. If you have never looked through a pair of Canon IS binoculars you will be shocked how great they are. Besides my cameras I use this tripod on my Canon 20 x 80 spotting scope. Nice for objects 100yds to half a mile away or Saturn's rings, LOL I have this tripod but do not use it for bird watching. Take a look at the Canon image stabilized binoculars. Mine is the 8 x 32 and steady as a rock bird watching which means I can follow the birds when they move around. IS makes a big difference in binoculars just as it does in camera lens. The 8 x 32 is a good balance between price and weight for carrying around all day. If you have never looked through a pair of Canon IS binoculars you will be shocked how great they are. Besides my cameras I use this tripod on my Canon 20 x 80 spotting scope. Nice for objects 100yds to half a mile away... » Read More I have this tripod but do not use it for bird watching. Take a look at the Canon image stabilized binoculars. Mine is the 8 x 32 and steady as a rock bird watching which means I can follow the birds when they move around. IS makes a big difference in binoculars just as it does in camera lens. The 8 x 32 is a good balance between price and weight for carrying around all day. If you have never looked through a pair of Canon IS binoculars you will be shocked how great they are. Besides my cameras I use this tripod on my Canon 20 x 80 spotting scope. Nice for objects 100yds to half a mile away or Saturn's rings, LOL « Show Less
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I can't speak for the Sigma, but the Nikon 18-300 DX lens is on my D7200 almost all the time. We're serious birders and I'm happy with the reach and sharpness of the Nikon lens. The 18" minimum distance focusing range from 18-300 mm is a real plus for photographing insects and flowers. The extreme light weight of the lens is a big plus as is the 18 mm wide angle for scenery. Focusing is a bit slow, especially in low light. Another comment re. the greater light gathering of the Sigma is probably spot on. I'm seriously considering buying the Sigma lens for that reason. So many bird photos are in dim dawn or sunset light or in shadow. I can't speak for the Sigma, but the Nikon 18-300 DX lens is on my D7200 almost all the time. We're serious birders and I'm happy with the reach and sharpness of the Nikon lens. The 18" minimum distance focusing range from 18-300 mm is a real plus for photographing insects and flowers. The extreme light weight of the lens is a big plus as is the 18 mm wide angle for scenery. Focusing is a bit slow, especially in low light. Another comment re. the greater light gathering of the Sigma is probably spot on. I'm seriously considering buying the Sigma lens for that reason. So many bird... » Read More I can't speak for the Sigma, but the Nikon 18-300 DX lens is on my D7200 almost all the time. We're serious birders and I'm happy with the reach and sharpness of the Nikon lens. The 18" minimum distance focusing range from 18-300 mm is a real plus for photographing insects and flowers. The extreme light weight of the lens is a big plus as is the 18 mm wide angle for scenery. Focusing is a bit slow, especially in low light. Another comment re. the greater light gathering of the Sigma is probably spot on. I'm seriously considering buying the Sigma lens for that reason. So many bird photos are in dim dawn or sunset light or in shadow. « Show Less
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As I understand the tradeoff, the 10x42 L model uses superior optical glass and because of this, images seen through it are virtually free of chromatic aberration ("purple fringing") and also devoid of ghost images when viewing bright objects at night such as the Moon and Jupiter. On the other hand the 15x50 model, whose optics are again of very high quality, but not quite as high as the 10x42L's, gives you a larger image size--each object is larger because magnification is 50 percent greater. This makes the choice difficult, even a toss-up. For a thoughtful comparison of the different Canon binoculars, go to www.garyseronik.com. Gary is an associate editor of Sky and Telescope magazine and he is an expert on binocular observing--has a book on the subject in fact.
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Excellent for bird-watching. At 20x, it's fine. At 40x (long distance) you may want a strudier tripod, and because it's daylight, you can look through the smaller 42mm hole (take off the little cap) in the dust cap and that will improve the sharpness at high power. If you want a better spotting scope, simply buy a fancy wide-angle/high-performance 1.25 eyepiece (super-plossl, etc), around 15 mm focal length.
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Please visit this very informative website: http://www.birdwatching-bliss.com/nikon-monarch-binoculars.htmlThey have a good comparison of several Nikon Monarch binos, charts and videos. Happy birding!
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You'd be able to see the birds, but I think a scope would be a better choice. These are great binoculars for the price, but I think you would be disappointed if you try to view nests over 200 feet away.
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Typical binocular sizes for birding are around 8x40, 8x25, 7x35, and 8x30. Bigger 2nd number = more light but heavierer. Models up from this that rare really great but still not to expensive would be the Nikon Acculon 7x35 (wide view), LL.Bean/Bushnell "Discovery" 8x25(small but sharp), and the Leupold Yosemite 8x30(very sharp and clear). This 8x21 is OK but it needs a bright target and it's not super sharp. Still, 8x21 is easy to carry around in pocket or purse. I use the Discovery a lot...it's a compromise size and super-sharp.
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I love my second pair of Nikon Monarchs, but they are 8 x 42. That said, I have not been to Alaska and use mine for birding.
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I would have to look back at my information but I can say these are fantastic small binoculars. They are not the best for birding because they do not have the width of field you may want but otherwise I do like them very much.
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These binoculars are the best that I have had. In Britain, I used Viking and Bushnells, both 7x magnification and find that the 10 x magnification and "feel" of the Zhumells is more suited to my expectations when bird watching.
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Well, since I don't shoot, I use it more for a telescope. You can see things from 40 feet away or look at the moon... spotting scopes were developed to spot wild game and to see where you hit your target for long distance rifle or pistol sighting at a shooting range. It's a little cumbersome for bird watching, but it works great if you have a place to sit still and watch birds... hope this helps. The answer is, I use mine quite a lot... I watch my cattle from our hilltop house, etc. and enjoy it.
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Perfect! I have been told the Nikon lenses are the best and these are remarkably clear. The pair I bought are used to watch wildlife too and they will not disappoint. I was followed by a Steller eagle everday on my walks and she was so big I didn't need binoculars. Now I can see every feather! Best of luck in finding some great wildlife!
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Hi. This Nikkon is a great camera. For nature photography you will probably need a more powerful lense or a telescope view you can buy in Amazon as well.
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Steven,I originally purchased a Canon quick release, but found them unsatisfactory. I replaced the Canon with Leupold Quick release, and have them attached to Nikon 12 X 36 Monarchs. Works great. I would suggest also that you consider getting a Bino Shield, manufactured by Crooked Horn. I have a medium size, and it fits well with the Nikon. If you are a hunter, these shields are the cats meow. Keeps the Binoculars from flopping around, and keeps the dust and debris off the glasses.JK